A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7401125 Details
Epoch: 346Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 64189168
epoch_slot_no: 80368
block_no: 7400948
slot_leader_id: 5412073
size: 64803
time: 2022-06-20 20:04:19
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x06f3ac28fb11c1f9105b5fb458f69a8cbc770a35590f51fa238942b04234ff04
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6